08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 79
Requirements for a minor: 12 semester hours of Counseling approved by the
department head, including 510.
NOTE: The professional code of ethics requires that retention in this program depends
on the student’s personal and professional development as well as academic
performance. The student will be asked to submit periodic assignments for assessment in
this regard. Please consult the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling for
further information.
PROGRAM ADMISSION (M.A. in Substance Abuse Counseling): Admission to the
Master of Arts program in Substance Abuse Counseling is at the discretion of the Program
Admissions Committee of the Substance Abuse Counseling Program. In addition to the
University requirements for admission to the Graduate School at ULM, applicants for
admission to the Master of Arts degree program in Substance Abuse Counseling will meet
one of the following criteria:
1. A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.8 overall or 2.8 on the last 60
semester hours of undergraduate course work.
2. Completion of a previous graduate degree with a graduate grade-point average of
3.0.
3. A minimum combined score of 900 on the GRE General Test (Verbal plus
Quantitative).
4. A total of at least 1900 points based upon the formula—400 times the grade point
average on the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, plus the combined GRE
General Test Score (Verbal plus Quantitative).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (M.A. in Substance Abuse Counseling): Requirements
for a major: Counseling 501, 505, 510, 521, 522, 560, 562, 663, 667, 668; Counseling or
Educational Foundations 581; Substance Abuse Counseling 525, 535, 540, 555, 565, 633;
6 semester hours of Substance Abuse Counseling 670, and 3 semester hours of electives
approved by the major professor for a total of 60 semester hours. A total of 600 clock hours
clinical internship must be approved and documented by the Program Director of the
Substance Abuse Counseling program. A thesis is optional.
NOTE: The professional code of ethics requires that retention in this program depends
on the student’s personal and professional development as well as academic
performance. The student will be asked to submit periodic assignments for assessment in
this regard. Please consult the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling for
further information.
PROGRAM ADMISSION (M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy): Admission to the
Master of Arts degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy is at the discretion of the
Program Admissions Committee of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program. In addition
to the University requirements for admission to the Graduate School at ULM, applicants
for admission to the Master of Arts degree program in Marriage and Family Therapy will
meet one of the following criteria:
1. A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 2.8.
2. A minimum combined score of 900 on the GRE General Test (Verbal plus
Quantitative).
3. A total of at least 1900 points based upon the formula—400 times the overall undergraduate
grade-point average plus the combined GRE General Test score (Verbal
plus Quantitative).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy): Undergraduate
requirements: 18 semester hours of behavioral science to include Psychology 401 and
406 or equivalent.
Requirements for a major: Counseling 505, 522, 560, 562, 581, 663, 667; Marriage
and Family Therapy 502, 510, 520, 521, 608, 610, 620, 662, 665, 666; 9 semester hours
of Marriage and Family Therapy 670; for a total of 60 semester hours. A total of 500 client
contact hours must be approved and documented by the Clinical Director of the Marriage
and Family Therapy program. A thesis is optional.